We've had more devastating hard hits in our history, but Stonie Clark's big hit at the goaline stand vs OU may be my favorite one.
LaMarque’s Loyd Wainscott Two-time all conference. All-American defensive tackle 1968. Hall of Honor 2000.
Looking at that picture, I'd say by today's standards, the closest he'd get to the field is if he were working Ole Smokey. Times have changed.
I was there on the goal line about 30 rows up watching the play unfold. This is one of my greatest memories of Longhorn football since I started going to games in 1990.
Mike Baab High school AA Euless Trinity. Team captain, all conference, 2nd team AA 1981. Longhorn Hall of Honor 2008. Played eleven years in the league.
Lol, I feel like I have story for just about any situation. I bought my first new vehicle from Mike at Covert on Research. It was an F-150 which I didn't think through very well and traded a couple years later....it was a red color which looked like aggy maroon and I caught crap for almost daily. After finding out I was a huge Horn fan he pulled a signed pic out of his filing cabinet and gave it to me. I wish he would have tried to talked me into a better color choice.
I'm not gonna lie, when that play developed I said dam what a call they're gonna beat us. Then here comes big 55. Just one of those plays you can't forget.
And his rapid and dogged pursuit down the line was all the more impressive considering that he was close to 350 lbs at the time (just look at the guy--I don't care what weight the program listed him at). An enormous man with an enormous heart for the game and a burning desire to win.
Whenever we have a mean tough SOB (on the field that is) at Center, the entire offense runs a lot better. Commentators frequently elevate Left Tackle to the most important OL position, and they often have the highest starting pay among OL in the NFL. But give me a hard nosed bada$$ at Center to build a line around. Baab certainly fit the bill. Centers also have to be smart as they make/start the OL calls.
Another stud center anchoring another good O-line at OLU. The tradition is there for Hand and Co. to build on. As a senior, Gaskamp and crew (Octavious Bishop, Ben Adams, Roger Roesler, Jay Humphrey ...) blocked for Heisman winner Ricky Williams. A good OL and a good RB multiply and compound each other's effectiveness.
Don Menasco Longview, Texas. AA defensive end in 1950. Transitioned to defensive back in the NFL for the Giants and Redskins.
I'm not sure if we're on 53, 52 or 51, but here's a real good #53. Bill Acker, DT #53. 14 sacks in 1978.
If we're on 52, here's a current #52 who's a potential All-American: Sam Cosmi, OT #52. Best OL technique in recent memory IMHO (him and Conner Williams). USC #78: "How do I get around this guy, coach?" Cosmi: "You will NEVER reach our QB, Troy Boy!"
Stan Thomas One of the early California recruits. Nasty attitude on the field. Consensus all-SWC and AA in 1990.
